Fred Z. Eager Research Prize in Veterinary Science
This scholarship is closed.
- Enrolment status
- Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic, International
- Study level
- Postgraduate research (HDR)
- Study area
- Agriculture and animal sciences, Science and mathematics
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence
- Scholarship value
- At least $4,000
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 13 October 2025
- Applications close
- 7 November 2025
About this scholarship
Established by a gift of $6,000 from Miss Miriam E. Wippell in memory of the late Fred Z. Eager, the prize supports higher degree research, postgraduate students, in their research at the School of Veterinary Sciences of The University of Queensland.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- are enrolled in a higher degree in the field of veterinary studies at UQ
- have successfully completed at least 1 year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
How to apply
You'll need:
- an academic CV.
- a PA support letter addressing the potential for the applicant's research to make an outstanding contribution to the veterinary science discipline.
- a cover letter from applicant addressing the selection criteria.
You can save your progress and resume your application at any time.
Please attach all your supporting documents before you submit your application.
You’ll need to submit your online application by 11.59PM AEST on the closing date.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We’ll consider:
- the potential for your postgraduate study to make an outstanding contribution to the veterinary science discipline
- Academic achievement and the potential of scholastic success.
What happens next
We’ll send you an email to confirm we’ve received your application.